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Kindertotenlieder – Nun will die Sonn’ so hell aufgeh’n 20.09.2010 12:09

Listening Guide The Work Key: D minor/major with various modulations. Tempo: Langsam und schwermütig; nicht schleppend (Slow and melancholy; do not drag) Time signature: 4/4 Form: AABA based upon the four verses of the poem. Nun will die Sonn’ so hell aufgeh’n Als sei kein Unglück die Nacht gescheh’n. Das Unglück geschah nur mir allein. […] Support the show

Kindertotenlieder – Introduction 20.09.2010 9:03

Listening Guide The Work 5 Songs on Poems by Friedrich Rückert Dates of composition: The first, third and fourth songs were written during the summer of 1901; the second and fifth were added in June, 1904. Pub. (C.F. Kahnt 1905). Place of composition: Maiernigg Type of composition: 5 Songs in versions with piano and orchestral accompaniment. A […] Support the show

Symphony No.4 in G Major – Fourth Movement 17.09.2010 45:31

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Sehr Behaglich (Very Relaxed). Key: G major (ending in E major). Time Signature: 4/4 Form: strophic in 4 verses with a prelude and postlude. Text: Das Himmlische Leben from Des Knaben Wunderhorn (1892) Wir genießen die himmlischen Freuden, D’rum tun wir das Irdische meiden. Kein weltlich’ Getümmel Hört man nicht […] Support the show

Symphony No.4 in G Major – Third Movement 17.09.2010 45:32

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Ruhevoll (poco adagio) (restful). Principal Key: G major Time Signature: 4/4 Form: Double theme and variations (ABABA Coda) Support the show

Symphony No.4 in G Major – Second Movement 17.09.2010 28:03

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: In gemächlicher Bewegung. Ohne Hast. (In an easy motion. Without haste). Key: C minor/major (with an F major trio) Time Signature: 3/8 Rhythm: slow ländler Form: scherzo with two trios. Support the show

Symphony No.4 in G Major – First Movement 17.09.2010 28:03

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Bedächtig, nicht eilen. (Deliberate, without haste) Key: G major. Time Signature: 4/4 (with a few measures in 3/4 and 2/4) Form: Modified sonata form Support the show

Symphony No.4 in G Major – Introduction 17.09.2010 16:20

Listening Guide The Work Date(s) of Composition: 1899-1900; published by Universal (1901, rev. 1903, 1910) Place of Composition: Maiernigg and Vienna Premiere: 25 November 1901, Munich Orchestration: 4 flutes (3rd and 4th doubling with piccolo), 3 oboes, (3rd doubling with English Horn); 3 clarinets in Bb, A and C (2nd doubling with E-flat clarinet, 3rd […] Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Sixth Movement 10.09.2010 51:16

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Langsam, ruhevoll, empfunden. (Slow, restful, deeply felt). Key: D major (modulating to F-sharp minor, C sharp minor, etc.) Time Signature: 4/4. Form: Elements of rondo and sonata form with variations on two principal themes. Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Fifth Movement 10.09.2010 51:16

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Lustig in Tempo und keck in Ausdruck (In a merry tempo and bold expression). Key: F major (D minor in the middle section) Time Signature: 4/4 Rhythm: lively march. Form: strophic (ABCA) Orchestration: alto solo, women’s and children’s choruses, 4 flutes, 3 horns, 5 clarinets (including bass clarinet), 3 bassoons, […] Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Fourth Movement 10.09.2010 51:16

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Sehr langsam. Misterioso. Key: D major/minor Time Signature: 2/2, changing to 3/3 (with one measure of 3/4) Form: through-composed song form (Introduction-ABAB) Text: The Midnight Song from Also Sprach Zarathustra by Friedrich Nietzsche (sung by alto voice) O Mensch! O Mensch! Gib Acht! Gib Acht! Wie spricht die tiefe Mitternacht? […] Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Third Movement 10.09.2010 51:16

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Comodo. Scherzando. Ohne Hast. (Without Haste). Key: C minor/major (Trio in F major/minor) Time Signature: 2/4 alternating with 6/8 (6/8 in Trio) Rhythm: binary dance form (bourrée) as in Ablösung im Sommer Form: Rondo (ABACABCA) Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Second Movement 10.09.2010 19:38

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Tempo di Menuetto. Sehr mässig. (Very moderate) Key: A major (with contrasting sections in F-sharp minor) Time Signature: mostly triple meter (3/4, 3/8, 9/8) with occasional duple meter (2/4) Basic rhythm: minuet or slow ländler alternating with quick-step dance rhythms Form: ABABA (rondo with variations) Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – First Movement 10.09.2010 51:16

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Kräftig . Entschieden. (Forcefully and decidedly) Key: D minor to F major with numerous intermittent modulations Time Signature: 4/4, changing to various other meters throughout the movement Form: Extended sonata form with introduction and coda Principal Material: funeral march and popular military march in alternation Support the show

Symphony No. 3 in D Minor – Introduction 10.09.2010 15:17

Listening Guide The Work Date(s) of Composition: 1895-1896; published by Weinberger in 1898; Universal Edition in 1901; revised 1906. Place of Composition: Steinbach Premiere: 9 June 1902, Krefeld Orchestration: 4 flutes (one doubles with piccolo); 4 oboes (4th doubles with English horn); 3 clarinets in B-flat (3rd doubles with bass clarinet); 2 clarinets in E-flat […] Support the show

Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Fifth Movement 10.09.2010 1:00:26

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: In ruhig fliessender Bewegung (In calmly flowing motion) Principal Key: C minor (C major in the trio) Time Signature: 3/8. Rhythm: fast ländler with a sixteenth-note ostinato. Form: Scherzo and trio. Chorus Auferstehn, ja auferstehn wirst du, Mein Staub, nach kurzer Ruh! Unsterblich Leben Wird, der dich rief, dir geben. […] Support the show

Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Fourth Movement 10.09.2010 11:25

Listening Guide The Work “Urlicht” (“Primal Light”) from “Des Knaben Wunderhorn” Tempo: Sehr feierlich aber schlicht (Choralmässig) (very solemn but modestly simple) [Like a chorale] Key: D-flat major (middle section begins in B-flat minor) Time Signature: 4/4 (with alternating meter shifts). Form: Though-composed in ABA structure. O Röschen rot! Der mensch liegt in größter Not! […] Support the sh...

Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Third Movement 10.09.2010 20:25

Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Second Movement 10.09.2010 11:37

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Im Tempo des Scherzos; Wild herausfahrend; Langsam, Allegro energico, nicht zu schnell; Kräftig; Mit einem Male etwas wuchtiger; Mit etwas drängendem Charakter; Langsam. Misterioso, etc. (In the tempo of the Scherzo; a wild outburst; slowly; energetically fast, without rushing; powerfully; somewhat weightier; somewhat pressed; slowly, mysteriously etc.) Key: C minor...

Symphony No.2 in C Minor – First Movement 10.09.2010 30:48

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Allegro Maestoso. Mit durchaus ernstem und feierlichem Ausdruck. (with serious and solemn expression throughout). Principal Key: C minor (second subject in E major) Time Signature and Rhythm: 4/4, slow funeral march. Form: Modified and expanded sonata allegro form. Support the show

Symphony No.2 in C Minor – Introduction 10.09.2010 11:15

Listening Guide The Work Date(s) of Composition: 1888-1894; published by Hofmeister, Leipzig in 1897 Place of Composition: Leipzig, Hamburg and Steinbach Premiere: first three movements: 4 March 1895; complete symphony: 13 December 1895 both given in Berlin under Mahler’s direction. Orchestration: 4 flutes (doubling with piccolo); 4 oboes (3rd and 4th double with English horn); […] Support the sho...

Symphony No.1 in D Major – Fourth Movement 10.08.2010 35:58

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Stürmisch Bewegt (With Stormy Agitation). Energisch. Mit Grosser Wildheit (Energetic. With Great Fury) Key: F Minor/D-Flat; Numerous Keys During Development (G Minor; C Major; D Major, F Major/Minor) Ending In D Major (B-Flat To D Major) Time Signature: Alla Breve (With 4/4 During The Return Of Symphony’s Introduction) Form: Expanded Sonata […] Support the show

Symphony No.1 in D Major – Third Movement 10.08.2010 20:35

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Feierlich Und Gemessen, Ohne Zu Schleppen (Solemn And Measured But Not Too Dragging) Key: D Minor, Trio In G-Flat, Reprise Of March In E-Flat Minor Time Signature: 4/4 Form: ABACABA Support the show

Symphony No.1 in D Major – Second Movement 10.08.2010 17:05

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Kräftig Bewegt, Doch Nicht Zu Schnell (Powerfully Agitated, But Not Too Fast) Key: A Major (Trio In F Major) Time Signature: 3/4 Form: Scherzo And Trio Support the show

Symphony No.1 in D Major – Blumine Movement 10.08.2010 6:18

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Andante Alegretto (Sic) Key: C Major (With A Middle Section In A Minor) Time Signature: 4/4 Form: ABA Support the show

Symphony No.1 in D Major – First Movement 10.08.2010 29:56

Listening Guide The Work Tempo: Langsam. Schleppend (“Wie Ein Naturlaut”); Immer Sehr Gemächlich (Slowly. Dragging (Like The Sound Of Nature); Always Very Relaxed) Key: D Major, D Major Time Signature: 4/4 And Alla Breve (Cut-Time) Form: Modified Sonata With Introduction And Coda. Support the show